The Rundle Experience

Together: Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Well

Our value statement guides our thoughts and actions. By following these simple words, we strengthen character. We truly believe one’s character is central to a life of fulfillment, happiness, and success. Throughout Rundle, you see this value statement come to life in our students’ learning and actions.

Rundle College is a private, university preparatory, co-ed, day school with a proven model of mentorship and guidance.

We offer a highly sought after, internationally acclaimed educational program that cultivates well-rounded, future-ready, global-minded graduates — the confident learners, critical thinkers, and savvy world citizens who will play important roles in shaping tomorrow’s world.

The scholars, scientists, business and community leaders, artists, musicians and athletes of the future are in Rundle classes today. What they experience and learn alongside peers prepares them for success in every aspect of their personal

lives — and sets the foundation for advancement along career avenues that may not even exist today.

Rundle engages our students’ minds, helping them to discover their passions and potential. Through rigorous academic programs, exciting and challenging physical activities, campus and community events, and co-curricular opportunities, students have every opportunity to build their character and demonstrate who they are as individuals. Through athletics, fine arts, travel and exchange programs, clubs, leadership opportunities, participation in research, cultural exploration and more, the rich Rundle learning environment enhances learning and expands students’ perspectives of the world around them — and the wealth of possibilities ahead.

Small class sizes inspire achievement

At Rundle, learning happens formally and informally, and through a multitude of channels. Small class sizes offer the ideal environment for interaction among teachers and students, and encourage students to find their voice and share their ideas. Teachers get to know their students, understand the learning style in which each thrives, and know what motivates students to reach higher and achieve more. Students are invited to ask questions and to express opinions in and outside the classroom.

The performance of Rundle students on provincial exams and the success of Rundle alumni who receive top scholarships and bursaries from leading post-secondary institutions reflect the profound impact Rundle’s environment has on students’ learning.

Our Fabric: Personalized Learning and Teaching Excellence

According to the founders of Rundle College, Dr. Collett and Dr. Conklin, the key to improving education in the 1980s came down to two elements: the size of the institution and the characteristics of the teachers. These gentlemen were true visionaries, and a significant part of the success of Rundle College over the past three decades comes from the school staying focussed on these two elements.

Dr. Collett and Dr. Conklin formed their ideas through their university work. They noticed that group sizes within institutions increased in stages that were observable in character. Smaller groups were more intimate in character and had more frequent contacts within the group. Since teachers could get to know their students in small groups, they naturally began to personalize their teaching for each student. Dr. Collett and Dr. Conklin determined that class sizes of 12 to 15 students Leadership Team

Jason Rogers

Head of School, Rundle College Society

Gary Sylven

Assistant Head of School, Rundle College Society

Lisa Danis

Principal, Rundle College Primary Program

Ron Clark

Principal, Rundle College Elementary Program was ideal for providing an optimal, individualized learning experience where all students could feel empathy and see the points of view of others. Dr. Collett and Dr. Conklin also observed that of all the variables one could imagine in a school, the characteristics of the teacher came through as the most important. All other things being equal, the most successful teachers were those who could see the world through the eyes of the students. These teachers demonstrated that people were more important than material things or lesson plans. Rundle College has sought these teachers ever since, and we are proud to provide a faculty that is among the best teachers in the province.

Based on the book, A Cottage that Became a Campus - Rundle College, the First 25 Years

by Dr. Rodney C. Conklin. Claire Allen Principal, Rundle College Junior High Program Allison Belt Principal, Rundle College Senior High Program Jamie Burla Principal, Rundle Academy Program

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